How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen—and How You Should React
Lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and frightening. As someone who used to repair second-hand smartphones , I’ve extinguished my fair share o…
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Where to Take Advantage of Discounts for Teachers
We know teaching is a tough job, but we also know how important it is. And with so many out-of-pocket costs for supplies and resources, even small …
LCD, IPS, OLED, and Quantum Dots: All the Confusing Display Terms, Explained
This tech comes at the expense of lower response times and more shallow viewing angles, which is why it’s less common than IPS. They’re also usually…
You’re Probably Using Your Air Purifier Wrong
I’m not saying I would do this, but if I visit your home, I might look around to see if you have an air purifier. If you have one, I might estimat…
How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop
When you quickly need to capture something on your phone’s display—a high score, a meme, an address— a screenshot is often the best way to do it.…